Super Micro Computer (SMCI) Teams Up for Alabama Data Center Expansion | SMCI Stock News

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May 22, 2025
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Super Micro Computer (SMCI, Financial) is taking a significant step forward by partnering with US Data Centers to install customized B200 GPU rack solutions at a newly established data center in Alabama. The initial phase of this collaboration aims to become operational within 120 days, with full test operations projected for the fourth quarter of 2025.

This initiative is just the beginning, as it sets the stage for a larger expansion of the Alabama facility. Plans are in place to increase capacity to 22 megawatts by 2026, escalating further to 55 megawatts by 2027. This development reflects Super Micro Computer's (SMCI, Financial) commitment to enhancing its data processing capabilities and infrastructure in the region.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast

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Based on the one-year price targets offered by 14 analysts, the average target price for Super Micro Computer Inc (SMCI, Financial) is $40.85 with a high estimate of $73.00 and a low estimate of $15.00. The average target implies an downside of 1.92% from the current price of $41.65. More detailed estimate data can be found on the Super Micro Computer Inc (SMCI) Forecast page.

Based on the consensus recommendation from 16 brokerage firms, Super Micro Computer Inc's (SMCI, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 2.8, indicating "Hold" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.

Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for Super Micro Computer Inc (SMCI, Financial) in one year is $68.81, suggesting a upside of 65.21% from the current price of $41.65. GF Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. It is calculated based on the historical multiples the stock has traded at previously, as well as past business growth and the future estimates of the business' performance. More detailed data can be found on the Super Micro Computer Inc (SMCI) Summary page.

SMCI Key Business Developments

Release Date: May 06, 2025

  • Revenue: Fiscal Q3 net revenue totaled $4.6 billion, up 19% year over year, but down 19% quarter over quarter.
  • Non-GAAP EPS: $0.31 per share, compared to $0.66 last year.
  • Gross Margin: Non-GAAP gross margin was 9.7%, down from 11.9% in Q2.
  • Operating Expenses: Non-GAAP operating expenses were $216 million, a decrease of 5% quarter over quarter and an increase of 30% year over year.
  • Operating Margin: Non-GAAP operating margin was 5%, compared to 7.9% in Q2.
  • Cash Flow from Operations: $627 million generated in Q3.
  • Free Cash Flow: $594 million during the quarter.
  • Inventory: Closing inventory was $3.9 billion, up 7.6% quarter over quarter.
  • Net Cash Position: $44 million, compared to a negative net cash position of $479 million last quarter.
  • Q4 Revenue Guidance: Expected net sales in the range of $5.6 billion to $6.4 billion.
  • Q4 Non-GAAP EPS Guidance: $0.40 to $0.50 per share.
  • CapEx: $33 million for Q3, with Q4 expected to be in the range of $45 million to $55 million.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

  • Super Micro Computer Inc (SMCI, Financial) reported fiscal Q3 2025 revenues of $4.6 billion, up 19% year over year.
  • The company achieved a volume shipment of new AI platforms, indicating strong demand and market leadership.
  • Super Micro Computer Inc (SMCI) is expanding its global operations, including new facilities in Malaysia, Taiwan, and Europe.
  • The company is launching its Data Center Building Block Solution (DCBBS), which promises to reduce power consumption and optimize space.
  • Super Micro Computer Inc (SMCI) maintains a strong cash position with $2.54 billion in cash and a net cash position of $44 million.

Negative Points

  • Fiscal Q3 net revenue of $4.6 billion was lower than the original forecast due to delayed customer commitments.
  • Non-GAAP EPS for fiscal Q3 was $0.31 per share, down from $0.66 last year, impacted by inventory write-downs.
  • The company's gross margin decreased to 9.7%, down from 11.9% in the previous quarter, due to higher inventory reserves and lower volume.
  • Super Micro Computer Inc (SMCI) faces macroeconomic challenges and tariff impacts, creating uncertainty in forecasting.
  • The company experienced a 19% quarter-over-quarter revenue decline, attributed to delayed platform decisions by customers.

Disclosures

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